Emotional First

As a writer, you can provide a richer emotional experience for your reader by utilizing a deeper point of view. Deep point of view draws the reader into the characters’ heads and can elicit a stronger emotional reader response to the characters’ struggles, decisions, and reactions to external conflict. Readers who have read a passage in deep point of view often talk about how the characters seemed more vivid, how the story and prose riveted them to the page. It is very easy for a writer to learn ways to draw the reader into the mind, body, and soul of your characters through deep point ...

In a world where children face increasing pressures and anxieties, "The Worry Monster" emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment. This beautifully crafted tale follows Ellie, a spirited 5-year-old girl, as she navigates the challenging waters of her first day at school. As Ellie's anxieties grow, a tiny worry monster appears beneath her bed, feeding on her fears and doubts. But with the help of her loyal feline friend, Phoebe, Ellie embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. Through vivid storytelling and relatable characters, author Helen Caryl weaves a ...

Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and always willing to accept a dare, especially from his best friend, Kacey. But that was before. Before the accident that took Kacey from him. Before his family moved from Boston to the small town of Palm Knot, Georgia. Palm Knot may be tiny, but it's the home of possibility and second chances. It's also home to Coralee, a girl with a big personality and even bigger stories. Coralee may be just the friend Ethan needs, except Ethan isn't the only one with secrets.

Swimming is her dream. Her determination to learn catches his eye. An offer of swimming lessons becomes dinner, but the appetizer is a crime scene. Leaving her wedding ring at a pawn shop, a dream vacation to the West Coast gives Shelby a chance to leave the past where it belongs. The next step is figuring out the rest of her life. But that life is soon to be in jeopardy when she accepts an offer from a handsome stranger. Playboy Noah doesn’t do commitment. It isn’t in his vocabulary. Until he meets a woman different from his usual. He decides on dinner as a good first step toward his ...

Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor! Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary. Beginning listeners will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his fear of going to the doctor's office.

He came to the mountains for solitude. Instead, he found her. Bestselling thriller writer Landon Foster is on a self-imposed deadline, desperate to finish his latest book. Hoping for peace, quiet, and inspiration, he retreats to his cabin in Creede, Colorado. But when writer’s block tightens its grip, he takes a walk to clear his head—only to find himself lost in a sudden snowstorm. Genevieve Brooks knows these mountains better than anyone. A Creede native and seasoned hiker, she has no trouble navigating the treacherous trails. When she stumbles upon a lost stranger, she leads him to ...

When Asa and Ezmita cross paths that night, neither of them is in the mood to socialize. But they also feel this undeniable chemistry, one that gives them each hope that better days lie ahead. Then Asa is sent away to live with his grandmother for four months, only to return to Lawton and find out Ezmita has moved on. Still, the sparks between Asa and Ezmita linger. Neither of them has forgotten the way they felt seen by the other at their lowest points.

Edith Dubois has fought all her life against prejudice in the investment world. Being a woman in a male-dominated environment has made her relentless, stubborn, and... yes, hated by many. But that has never stopped her. Until Norma Queralt storms into her office. Determined to recover her family's properties at any cost, Norma is everything Edith despises: arrogant, defiant, and dangerously captivating. For Norma, this battle is personal - her mother's last wish is at stake. For Edith, it's a battle of wills she's not willing to lose. What neither of them expects is that their greatest ...

She has no idea how ruthless I can be, but she’s about to find out… When I find Scarlett, cold and scared, high up on the mountain I call home, I simply have to protect her. But when I take her back to my cabin, she refuses to tell me what happened to her and who she’s running from. I invite her stay, but having the beautiful temptress in my house, looking good enough to eat, is about to test my willpower. I fall hard and fast and when I finally find out what happened, my fury knows no bounds. I’ll make him pay for what he did and ensure he’ll never hurt her again—even if it ...

Before the dictator, there was a boy in love. Before the wars, the hatred, and the bloodshed, there was a silent teenager who watched a girl walk by every day without ever saying a word. That boy was Adolf Hitler. That girl was Stefanie Rabatsch. How can an unspoken infatuation become a seed of darkness? This psychological portrait dives into one of the most disturbing emotional paradoxes of the 20th century: Hitler’s adolescent obsession with a young girl he never approached — and how that silent longing evolved into inner repression, romantic delusion, and eventual historical ...

Kaylee and Jenna have always been in the same class - until this year. Without Jenna by her side, Kaylee has a bad case of the first day blues. Will anything, or anyone, cheer her up?

Love rugged, protective Mountain Men? Then don’t miss this irresistible romance from bestselling author Ava Grace! After a traumatic experience in Denver, Libby seeks refuge in the remote Colorado mountain town of Creede, hoping to heal in peace. The last thing she wants is attention—so when her gruff, brooding neighbor Mason makes it clear he wants nothing to do with her, she’s relieved. But danger has a way of catching up. And when her past comes crashing back, it’s Mason—silent, strong, and utterly untamed—who comes to her rescue. Mason has built a life of solitude, and he ...

Teacher Callie Alberts has built a good life for herself in Harmony, Idaho. She was happy and content until the day she learned her former boyfriend, Dr. Eli Webster, was moving back to town. A past betrayal looms large and Callie is determined to keep her distance from the handsome doctor. That proves impossible when Eli moves into the cottage right next door! When a baby is left on his doorstep with a note pinned to the blanket indicating he’s the father, Eli asks her to watch the child while he tracks down the mother. It’s not only the neighborly thing to do, Callie desperately ...

¿Experimentas sentimientos de ansiedad, frustración e impotencia con todos tus proyectos incompletos? Si es así, ha llegado el momento de vencer la parálisis por análisis, impulsar la productividad y poner en práctica un sistema probado para mejorar la motivación y la autodisciplina. En esta guía práctica, aprenderás estrategias eficaces para revertir los malos hábitos y superar el autosabotaje, para que puedas dejar de culparte por ser perezoso.

With a background in psychology and extensive experience assisting people to manage their self-care, Hope Hudson brings you a comprehensive guide with compelling tools to help you reclaim control over your life. Combining effective tools with her training in yoga and meditation, she is ready to help you learn how to fill your cup so that you can live a meaningful life.

What Shall We Do Today? 1st June Restoring the Magic A magical adventure story for children ages 6-9 that teaches empathy, appreciation, and the joy of celebration! When mysterious star-flakes begin falling from the sky, friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover that three important celebrations—Global Day of Parents, International Children's Day, and National Say Something Nice Day—are in danger of being forgotten forever. Transported through a magical heart-shaped portal to the Garden of Three Celebrations, the children must embark on a quest to restore the fading magic of these special...

A message from beyond the grave. A small town full of secrets. A love that refuses to die. “Chelsea, this is your mother, I need you”. When a message from her ‘dead’ mother pulls her back to Redemption Hills, the small town she vowed never to see again, Chelsea must confront a past she never truly escaped and a love she thought she’d buried. Returning means reopening old wounds... and facing Ethan Walker, her high school sweetheart who shattered her heart by fathering a child with someone else. Now a wealthy CEO, Ethan is determined to prove that their story isn’t finished—...

A bargain that can save a soul and change a destiny. Chance I’m a fire demon of Abaddon, and honestly, my life is good. I’ve been blessed with good looks, a rewarding job and plenty of ways to satisfy my various hungers. Leading the Last Chance demons in our efforts to reform human souls keeps me busy and entertained. I just never expected my job to offer me anything like perfect lust or eternal love. The day I targeted Josh on a snowy mountain, I knew everything was going to change. He awoke a hunger in me that only he could satisfy. But how could I get him to overcome his fear and ...

Eyes were her enemy... ...until she saw his. Emma lives a solitary life, and after the trauma that thankfully ended two years ago, no one blames her. She has needs that she can't explain, desires that she can't accept, and they just draw her into her own loneliness. Blake has been searching for her. The woman he's never met, drawn into her life simply by a glimpse of her haunted eyes and beautiful face on a news broadcast. Not one scrap of his financial or business successes seem to matter without her in his life to shelter and protect. This is a stand-alone, dark instalove story with ...

Small changes for big results in your social life, presence, and relationships. Learn how to be captivating, memorable, and magnetic. Likability is one of the most important traits you’ll ever learn. It’s more important than your intelligence, looks, status, wealth, prestige, or education. Likability is the true currency of life. Do you seem to fade from people’s memory as soon as the conversation ends? Banish those feelings of rejection and dejection.